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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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